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Glencore seen paying up to US$6 billion in possible Bunge deal

May. 26, 2017 at 3:05 pm CDT

London | Reuters –– Miner and trader Glencore may pay up to US$6 billion in cash in a possible tie-up with U.S. grains trader Bunge based on current valuations, Moody’s ratings agency said on Friday, but said it did not expect an outright acquisition. Glencore said this week it had […]

U.S. grains: Soy slips to 13-month low

May. 26, 2017 at 2:57 pm CDT

By Michael Hirtzer

U.S. April feedlot cattle placements jump to 14-year high

May. 26, 2017 at 2:49 pm CDT

By Theopolis Waters

U.S. livestock: Funds, bargain buying rally live cattle

May. 25, 2017 at 7:06 pm CDT

By Theopolis Waters

JBS shares soar as speculation mounts over crisis fallout

May. 25, 2017 at 4:51 pm CDT

By Ana Mano

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall on oil drop

May. 25, 2017 at 4:36 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell to a 1-1/2-month low on Thursday, pressured by a sharp drop in crude oil prices, traders said. Corn futures also weakened, with investors beating down early rally attempts due to ample global supplies and signs of poor export demand. Wheat futures were […]

By Mark Weinraub

U.S. grains: Wheat, corn firm on short covering

May. 24, 2017 at 4:11 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago wheat futures closed higher on Wednesday on light short covering, one day after the spot contract fell about one per cent on better-than-expected U.S. wheat condition ratings. Corn futures firmed while soybeans ended flat after a choppy session. Chicago Board of Trade July wheat settled […]

By Julie Ingwersen

U.S. livestock: Live cattle retreat following initial cash prices

May. 24, 2017 at 4:05 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle contracts slumped on Wednesday, pulled down by technical selling and lower preliminary cash prices, said traders. June closed 0.95 cent/lb. lower at 122.125 cents (all figures US$). August closed 1.4 cents lower at 119.925 cents, and below the 10-day moving average […]

By Theopolis Waters

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy rangebound

May. 24, 2017 at 3:50 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Corn and soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade are expected to hold near-term ranges, as traders decide where to lay their focus amid a mix of factors. “Weather will dominate; that’s no surprise to anybody,” said Sean Lusk of Walsh Trading. That influence is likely […]

By Jade Markus

Glencore looking to expand agriculture business, CEO says

May. 24, 2017 at 12:40 pm CDT

Cham, Switzerland | Reuters –– Miner and trader Glencore is looking to expand its agriculture business via its partnership with two Canadian funds, the company’s CEO said on Wednesday, but has no plans to move into any commodities it does not already trade. CEO Ivan Glasenberg was speaking a day […]

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